NFU chief warns of Brexit no deal ‘agricultural Armageddon’

The UK crashing out of the European Union without a deal would be an “Armageddon scenario” for farmers, the head of the NFU told the Royal Welsh Show.

NFU president Minette Batters said leaving the EU with no deal would be the worst possible outcome for Welsh farming.

“Crashing out without a deal. That is the Armageddon scenario. That has to be avoided,” said Ms Batters, speaking at an NFU Cymru seminar on Monday (23 July) on Brexit and what the future holds for Welsh farming.